Couple arrested in Caldwell County Wednesday on multiple charges
Caldwell County Sheriff Kevin Bean has announced the arrests of Alysia Annette Taylor (W/F, 38) and Mitchell Ryan Grayson (W/M, 38) following a traffic stop and pursuit. On March 19, 2025, at approximately 1:19 AM, Caldwell County
Compromise reached on $524 million Helene recovery package for Western NC
By Kyle Ingram, Avi Bajpai, for The News & Observer North Carolina lawmakers have reached an agreement to pass a fourth round of funding for Helene recovery, allocating $524 million toward relief efforts. In a near-unanimous vote,
Hickory woman sentenced 7 to 10 years for drug and property crimes
A Hickory woman will serve 7 to 10 years in prison for drug and property crimes following her guilty plea during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, March 18th. Angelica Leann Crane, 38, was convicted for trafficking
Pres. Trump speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy after Putin rejects ceasefire plan
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, with their conversation coming one day after Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin said after the call he rejected the 30-day total ceasefire proposed
Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged despite growing recession fears
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, citing rising uncertainties over whether President Donald Trump’s policies could push up both inflation and unemployment. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC),
Minnesota Vikings no longer interested in pursing QB Aaron Rodgers, per reports
ESPN reports that the Minnesota Vikings are no longer interesting in pursuing discussions with free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Media reported Wednesday that the Vikings are standing by 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy as their
Shohei Ohtani homers to lead LA Dodgers sweep of Chicago Cubs in Tokyo Series
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3 win on Wednesday of their two-game, season-opening series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, giving the Dodgers the sweep.
Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson to headline FairWell Festival 2025
Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson are set to headline the third edition of FairWell Festival, set to take place July 18-19, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. A post on X reads: “Say howdy to
Ashley Cooke and Joe Jonas team for ‘All I Forgot’
Ashley Cooke has teamed with Joe Jonas for their new duet, ‘All I Forgot’. Cooke posted on her socials: “Creating this song with Joe was an experience I’ll never forget. This one goes out to anyone who
See Kevin Bacon in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘The Bondsman’
Prime Video has shared a trailer for their new series The Bondsman, which arrives on April 3. Kevin Bacon portrays bounty hunter Hub Halloran, who is brought back to life after being murdered. His extra time was